Democrats propose pathway to citizenship for TPS holders.
February 26, 2021
Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) reintroduced legislation that would render migrants fleeing war or natural disaster eligible for a green card. The proposal would offer a pathway to citizenship for migrants who receive impermanent relief from deportation with Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
The Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency, or SECURE, Act would allow TPS holders to apply for a green card if they have been present in the U.S. for at least three years and have not been convicted of multiple crimes. Applicants under the bill would be granted work permits, and be able to provide their spouses, partners, and children with green cards.